Minnesota Frame

 I found this adorable Minnesota state print from The Vintage Lemon (State Printables) and I knew it needed to be up in our house.

Fortunately, I had a 8x10 frame that I had just emptied!

 I found this adorable Minnesota state print from The Vintage Lemon (State Printables) and I knew it needed to be up in our house.

Fortunately, I had a 8x10 frame that I had just emptied!

Apple Recipes for Fall

Apples are in abundance in the fall. They are usually cheap come harvest and BONUS: you can pick your own in Apple Orchards! :) Talk about a fun afternoon, complete with hot apple cider afterward!

These are a few recipes to use with all of those apples you've picked :)



These yummy looking cupcakes are full of grated apples. I am sure that small chunks would work as well. They would also be good with Maple Frosting! (Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream)




I can't wait to try these babies out! I just got apples in my Bountiful Basket (http://bountifulbaskets.org/ for more info. on that!) today and I am very excited to try making these! These lollipop sticks are definitely a must when making these treats: Wilton Lollipop Sticks, 6", 35 count (Google Affiliate Ad)

For a fall twist, it would fun to use white chocolate and sprinkle with toffee bits. (Apple Lollies)

Apples are in abundance in the fall. They are usually cheap come harvest and BONUS: you can pick your own in Apple Orchards! :) Talk about a fun afternoon, complete with hot apple cider afterward!

These are a few recipes to use with all of those apples you've picked :)



These yummy looking cupcakes are full of grated apples. I am sure that small chunks would work as well. They would also be good with Maple Frosting! (Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream)




I can't wait to try these babies out! I just got apples in my Bountiful Basket (http://bountifulbaskets.org/ for more info. on that!) today and I am very excited to try making these! These lollipop sticks are definitely a must when making these treats: Wilton Lollipop Sticks, 6", 35 count (Google Affiliate Ad)

For a fall twist, it would fun to use white chocolate and sprinkle with toffee bits. (Apple Lollies)

Even MORE Wedding Decor

So I've shown you the place cards, but here is the wall they were located on!



They were clothes pinned to a large wall covered in burlap with twinkly lights behind it.

So I've shown you the place cards, but here is the wall they were located on!



They were clothes pinned to a large wall covered in burlap with twinkly lights behind it.

More Wedding Decor

As promised I am showing more awesome photos of my sister's wedding decor.

This was her gift table, complete with an old mailbox for cards! Again, what a cool idea, right!?

She also wanted a banner that matched with the table card colors and went well with the grass that she grew.  I was so happy that I got to make these banners for her! They looked so good in the space! This one is made with two layers of card stock in front of a burlap layer. It really added to the rustic feel of the whitewashed wood walls.

"Watering Hole" sign. This fun little sign was located on the bar. I love that it tells you only information needed once the party starts! :)

As promised I am showing more awesome photos of my sister's wedding decor.

This was her gift table, complete with an old mailbox for cards! Again, what a cool idea, right!?

She also wanted a banner that matched with the table card colors and went well with the grass that she grew.  I was so happy that I got to make these banners for her! They looked so good in the space! This one is made with two layers of card stock in front of a burlap layer. It really added to the rustic feel of the whitewashed wood walls.

"Watering Hole" sign. This fun little sign was located on the bar. I love that it tells you only information needed once the party starts! :)

Wedding Decor

As I mentioned, my sister, Stacey, got married recently and I will be sharing with you some of the crazy cool details that made it such a fun celebration!

First off is the table flags.

Don't mind the people eating in the background :)

These table flags are essentially "table numbers". My sister just put a fun twist on them by using places and dates that were special to their story.

As you can read here, the Kensington Street Dance is where Stacey and her husband Jarrod met. It was so fun to read about the important moments in their relationship!

These flags were tied to sticks and stuck in real grass grown by Stacey herself!

What a crafty lady!

As I mentioned, my sister, Stacey, got married recently and I will be sharing with you some of the crazy cool details that made it such a fun celebration!

First off is the table flags.

Don't mind the people eating in the background :)

These table flags are essentially "table numbers". My sister just put a fun twist on them by using places and dates that were special to their story.

As you can read here, the Kensington Street Dance is where Stacey and her husband Jarrod met. It was so fun to read about the important moments in their relationship!

These flags were tied to sticks and stuck in real grass grown by Stacey herself!

What a crafty lady!

Vegetarian Delights

My husband and I have been trying to eat more vegetarian meals lately. It is partly because I have been watching so many documentaries (namely, Food, Inc., Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, Food Matters, and Forks Over Knives). They all have amazing information and really opened our eyes to a healthier lifestyle. We aren't full vegetarians, but we are trying!

These are some of the amazing meals we've eaten lately. Some do have dairy products which we have also been trying to limit, but they are delicious!



This is my new favorite potato recipe. Lots of thin slices gives them a really nice crunch!! I've made them a few different ways already, with garlic, with green onion, and sprinkled with an herb blend. They were all so delicious. My husband and I also put some ketchup on top. (Crispy Potato Roast)



Sometimes, I get a HUGE craving for French Onion soup. It is by far my favorite soup, but it takes sooooooo long to make. This is my quick fix food :)

Personally, I like to take a recipe and run with it. When I made this sandwich for the first time I added mushrooms to the last couple minutes of cooking the onions. I also like to use different breads. We have a favorite multigrain bread that we use instead of sourdough. Mozzarella is also a cheaper cheese that works for this sandwich and so good melted!!!!! (French Onion Grilled Cheese)




I really love sweet potatoes. AND apparently they are a new "super food". Not sure about that one, but they do contain vitamins and carotene. The easiest way to make a sweet potato is to bake it. 425 degrees for about 40 minutes (depending on the size).

Now I know sweet potatoes usually go with marshmallows or lots of butter, but I like to cover them in SALSA. Yep, that's right. It cuts calories and gives a sweet touch to the spiciness of the salsa. MMMMmm.. So delicious.

My husband and I have been trying to eat more vegetarian meals lately. It is partly because I have been watching so many documentaries (namely, Food, Inc., Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, Food Matters, and Forks Over Knives). They all have amazing information and really opened our eyes to a healthier lifestyle. We aren't full vegetarians, but we are trying!

These are some of the amazing meals we've eaten lately. Some do have dairy products which we have also been trying to limit, but they are delicious!



This is my new favorite potato recipe. Lots of thin slices gives them a really nice crunch!! I've made them a few different ways already, with garlic, with green onion, and sprinkled with an herb blend. They were all so delicious. My husband and I also put some ketchup on top. (Crispy Potato Roast)



Sometimes, I get a HUGE craving for French Onion soup. It is by far my favorite soup, but it takes sooooooo long to make. This is my quick fix food :)

Personally, I like to take a recipe and run with it. When I made this sandwich for the first time I added mushrooms to the last couple minutes of cooking the onions. I also like to use different breads. We have a favorite multigrain bread that we use instead of sourdough. Mozzarella is also a cheaper cheese that works for this sandwich and so good melted!!!!! (French Onion Grilled Cheese)




I really love sweet potatoes. AND apparently they are a new "super food". Not sure about that one, but they do contain vitamins and carotene. The easiest way to make a sweet potato is to bake it. 425 degrees for about 40 minutes (depending on the size).

Now I know sweet potatoes usually go with marshmallows or lots of butter, but I like to cover them in SALSA. Yep, that's right. It cuts calories and gives a sweet touch to the spiciness of the salsa. MMMMmm.. So delicious.

October

October is here! YAY! That means it's time to start putting out pumpkins and get ready for Halloween.

Here are some of the decorations I will be working on making this month:



I believe I can find a book for this project! (BHG)



Normally, I'm not a fan of skeletons for Halloween decorations, but this one looks so delicious. (Veggie Skeleton)



Also, I will be making these because they are so darn cute!! (Pumpkin Pie Bites)

October is here! YAY! That means it's time to start putting out pumpkins and get ready for Halloween.

Here are some of the decorations I will be working on making this month:



I believe I can find a book for this project! (BHG)



Normally, I'm not a fan of skeletons for Halloween decorations, but this one looks so delicious. (Veggie Skeleton)



Also, I will be making these because they are so darn cute!! (Pumpkin Pie Bites)